Hybrid Substation & Transmission Project Lead

Sargent Lundy; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee transmission, substation, and distribution initiatives in a hybrid work setup. You will steer multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of capital projects, focusing on safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.

Lead project coordination across departments, manage risks and changes, and deliver transparent KPI reporting. Strong communication and leadership are essential in this client-facing role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management of utility, construction, engineering or related fields.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in capital project management.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to travel ~10–25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of multiple transmission, substation and distribution projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external departments to manage project life cycle.
• Own project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience.
• Direct the project team; mentor and coach team members.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with functional leads.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Support reporting of KPIs for schedule, budget and dashboards.
• Identify and control construction risk; manage changes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and prepare clear project reports.
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

Skills

Project management

Multi-disciplinary teams

Capital project management

Client liaison

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership

Domestic travel willingness

Education

BS in Construction Management/Engineering

PMP Certification (plus)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee transmission, substation, and distribution initiatives in a hybrid work setup. You will steer multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of capital projects, focusing on safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.

Lead project coordination across departments, manage risks and changes, and deliver transparent KPI reporting. Strong communication and leadership are essential in this client-facing role.